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Gitex

12 reasons to visit Expand North Star 2024

Arnold Pinto
From October 13-16 at Dubai Harbour From October 13-16, Dubai will become the epicentre of innovation, hosting Expand North Star 2024, the world’s largest showcase for startups and investors. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Expand
Presence
Business UAE

Salesforce enhances its GCC region presence

Opens an office in Dubai Salesforce is rapidly expanding its presence in the Middle East, where the AI customer relationship management (CRM) market is on track to generate $2.6 billion in revenue by 2024. Also, 69% of businesses in the UAE leverage AI to enhance customer relationships and drive growth, indicating a seismic shift towards […]
Hunting
Events

Middle East Hunting Expo 2024 set to debut this November

At Skydive Dubai venue The Middle East Hunting Expo 2024 is a rare and exclusive event fast approaching. It promises to be the most anticipated gathering for hunting enthusiasts and industry professionals in the Middle East. Scheduled for November 7-10 at Skydive Dubai, the free-entry expo will run daily from 10am to 9pm and showcase the […]
Robotics
Gitex

Yango Robotics to unveil AI-powered warehouse automation at GITEX

Technologies that emulate human-like capabilities  Yango Robotics will showcase its latest AI-driven warehouse automation solutions innovations at GITEX Global 2024, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14 to 18. Yango Robotics transforms warehouse optimisation through autonomous robotic piece-picking and mobile robots powered by advanced
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Automotive

Nissan launches new 2025 Magnite SUV in India

Arnold Pinto
Plans to export 100,000 units globally Nissan has officially unveiled the all-new 2025 Magnite compact SUV in India, marking a significant step in its strategy to enhance its regional manufacturing footprint. This latest model blends bold styling, innovative technologies, and reinforced safety features to capture a broad audience in the competitive SUV market in India.
Unveils
Transport

Etihad Rail unveils new brand identity

Reflecting future growth and UAE unity Etihad Rail, the UAE’s national rail network developer and operator, has launched a refreshed brand identity reflecting its vision, expansion plans, and commitment to UAE unity. The new logo, mission, vision, and values embody the UAE’s ‘Spirit of the Union’ initiative, reinforcing the company’s dedication to fostering connectivity
Solutions
Gitex

Extreme Networks to showcase AI-native network solutions

At GITEX Global 2024 launchpad Extreme Networks, a leader in cloud networking, is poised to demonstrate at GITEX Global 2024 how its innovative solutions are reshaping enterprise networking through AI-driven insights. At the forefront of the company’s showcase is its new Generative AI solution, AI Expert, which will be displayed for the first time at […]
Joby
Aviation

Toyota takes off with $500 million investment in Joby Aviation

Arnold Pinto
To propel electric air taxi production Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, a pioneering company specialising in electric air taxis, have signed a $500 million investment agreement to advance the commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxis. This move underscores the two companies’ shared ambition to reshape the future of air mobility. The investment will […]
Week
Health

AccessAbilities Expo 2024 begins in Dubai next week

News Editor 2
Poland’s Proturmed is a key exhibitor AccessAbilities Expo, now in its sixth edition, is poised to be the largest business-to-consumer gathering focused on empowering People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE refers to people with disabilities as ‘People of Determination.’ Scheduled next week, from October 7 to 9 at the Dubai […]
Real
Real Estate

Global real estate group to invest $600 million in 3 countries

Announces first project in Dubai RMS Capital Investment, an alliance formed by leading real estate firms from the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, has officially launched its inaugural luxury real estate project in Dubai. The alliance includes the UAE’s Reportage Properties, Turkey’s Mesa Holding, and Azerbaijan’s Sabah Investment Group. Reportage
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Tech

Google Earth and Street View get major updates

To capture a changing world In a constantly shifting world, with cities expanding and landscapes evolving, Google has unveiled significant updates to Google Earth and Street View to help users visualise these changes. The new features, including historical imagery dating back as far as 80 years, allow users to explore their neighbourhoods over decades or […]
Progress
Gitex

Geographic imbalances threaten AI progress in life sciences

Arnold Pinto
US and China in the lead A new study from Mannheim Business School reveals significant geographic disparities in producing Artificial Intelligence (AI) research within the life sciences, potentially hindering progress in this transformative field. The study, led by Professor Marc Lerchenmüller, Dr Leo Schmallenbach, and Professor Till Bärnighausen of Heidelberg University,
WideBot
Gitex

WideBot AI to launch advanced Arabic LLM

Arnold Pinto
Exclusively at GITEX Global 2024 WideBot AI, a leading provider of conversational AI in the MENA region, will unveil its latest innovation, the AQL-7B, an advanced Arabic large language model (LLM), on October 15 at GITEX Global 2024. The new model has achieved top scores in Arabic AI performance benchmarks, establishing itself as a game […]
Food
Food & Beverage

Future Food Forum 2024 opens in Dubai

News Editor 2
Focus on the regional food sector Future Food Forum 2024, a pivotal event for the Middle East food industry, begins on October 2 in Dubai. The forum promises to unite key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia and focus on innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and collaborative strategies vital for the future of food production. Under […]